​“On behalf of the Confederation Africaine de Football, the Executive Committee, and in my personal name, I would like to offer you my warmest congratulation on your election as President of the Egyptian Football Association for a four-year tenure following the General Assembly that was held in Cairo on the 30th of August 2016.

“CAF is truly confident that your strong experience, know-how, and leadership will greatly benefit football not only in Egypt but also around the World,” Hayatou wrote.
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